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Ferrara

HVAC Mechanic 2nd Shift

Forest Park, IL · On-site

$23.75 - $32.25/hr

The HVAC Mechanic, reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, plays a critical role in maintaining the systems that keep our candy manufacturing operations running safely, efficiently, and reliably.

Nassau Candy

Order Entry Associate

Hicksville, NY · On-site

$17.75 - $23/hr

Order Entry Associate Nassau Candy is a premier importer, manufacturer, and distributor of candy, specialty confections, fine foods, and promotional products. We are seeking a detail-oriented and ...

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As of Jul 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for candy manufacturing in the United States is $24.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.19 and $28.85 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Succeeding in Candy Manufacturing requires knowledge of food safety standards, production processes, and attention to detail, often supplemented by a background in food science or related experience. Familiarity with industrial kitchen equipment, automated production lines, and certification in food handling (such as ServSafe) are valuable assets. Strong teamwork, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication help professionals excel in fast-paced factory or kitchen environments. These competencies are vital to maintaining high product quality, ensuring workplace safety, and meeting production goals in a dynamic industry.

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A Candy Manufacturing job involves producing, packaging, and ensuring the quality of candy products. Workers may operate machines, mix ingredients, inspect products, and follow safety and hygiene regulations. Some positions focus on research and development, while others involve assembly line production. The role requires attention to detail, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and knowledge of food safety standards.

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In Candy Manufacturing, your daily tasks usually include operating machinery, monitoring production for quality control, mixing ingredients according to recipes, and ensuring all products adhere to safety and hygiene standards. You may also help package finished products, conduct equipment maintenance, and document production data. Collaboration with other team members and supervisors is important to keep production running smoothly and to quickly resolve any issues that arise. The role is hands-on, and a detail-oriented approach helps ensure that candies meet both company and regulatory standards.

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Experienced Manufacturing Maintenance Technician W-F (Mechanical skillset focused) - Day Shift

Experienced Manufacturing Maintenance Technician W-F (Mechanical skillset focused) - Day Shift

Sweet Candy Company

Salt Lake City, UT

$32 - $40/hr

Other

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Description

Shift: Wednesday-Friday 4am - 4:30pm, plus 8hr shift every other Saturday

Wage Range: $32/r - $40/hr


At Sweet Candy Company our mission is to "Make Life Sweet", in maintenance we do this by providing reliable equipment that allows production to produce the delicious candy for our customers. If you want to have a bigger impact on the lives of people around you than just fixing things when they are broken this may be the role for you. While we have been making candy for a very long time we are in the middle of redefining how we provide world class reliable equipment for the production of Sweet Candy.

We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced packaging maintenance technician to join our day shift maintenance team. The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical skillset as well as manual machining experience, the primary focus of this position will be maintaining, improving reliability and repairing taffy packaging equipment primarily AMP Rose 42C Cut and Wrap machines, with occasionally helping on multi head scales, vertical baggers, pre-made pouch baggers, cartoners, casepackers, palletizers, robotic packaging equipment and conveyors. Strong communication skills, ability to lead by example, willingness to work some overtime, and shift flexibility are highly desired.


WHY CHOOSE SWEET CANDY?
Sweet Candy offers a strong total rewards package including;

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Bonus Program
  • 401K (3% contribution with up to another 3% match)
  • Paid Vacation
  • 40+ hours/year Paid "Life Happens Time"
  • 10 Paid Holidays (including Family Week - week between Christmas and New Years)
  • Educational Benefits (Tuition Sponsorship and Tuition Assistance)
  • Health Insurance Benefits available 1st of the month following date of hire
  • Domestic Partner Health Coverage
  • Merit Wage Increases
  • Shift Differential
  • Tenure Differential
  • Professional Development
  • Supplemental Insurance Benefits
  • Generous Employee Referral Bonus
  • Employee Product Discounts and Giveaways
  • Company Events

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

ALWAYS work safely, follow all safety protocols, so all our people go home in the same condition in which they arrived

Work in compliance with all GMP, Food Safety and Sanitation standards

Must work well in a collaborative and multi-cultural, team-oriented environment

Strong background in mechanical repair and manual machining

Experience in troubleshooting factory automation systems including knowledge of controls, PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servos, and pneumatics

Experience in troubleshooting electrical control circuits including knowledge of AC/DC and facility equipment wiring

3+ years of experience in troubleshooting, repair and preventative maintenance of industrial manufacturing equipment in a similar environment

Mechanical experience in troubleshooting and repair of pumps, motors, gearboxes, conveyors, valves, piping systems

Communicate effectively and frequently to all stake holders including; production operators, management, quality, sanitation, human resources, peers and team members

Customer service and continuous improvement mindset

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